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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry of Jal Shakti Organizes Special Campaign 2.0 from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022
Special Campaign 2.0 For Effective Disposal Of Pending References, Parliamentary Assurances, Public Grievances, Record Management, Swachhta/Cleanliness Drive, Disposal Of Scrap And Weeding Out Of Obsolete Files
Special Campaign 2.0 for Disposal of Pending Matters is being organised in the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti from 2nd to 31st October, 2022. Earlier also, a Special Campaign was organised from 2nd October, 2021 to 31st October, 2021 and its successful implementation reflected in reduction of pendency and efficient management of space in the Department. The main focus areas of the Special Campaign 2.0 includes effective disposal of references from - Member of Parliament, State Government, pending Inter-Ministerial References, Parliamentary Assurances, pending PMO references, Public Grievances, Record Management, Swachhta/Cleanliness drive, Disposal of Scrap and Weeding out of obsolete files.
The preparatory phase of the Special Campaign 2.0 which was held from 14.09.2022 to 30.09.200 to sensitize the officials, mobilize the ground functionaries for the Campaign, identify pendency; finalize the Campaign sites; identify scrap and redundant materials.
During the Implementation Phase from 2nd to 31st Oct., 2022, all out efforts are being made to make the campaign effective and daily progress is uploaded on the SCPDM portal hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
The National Centre for Drinking Water, Sanitation and Quality, Kolkata, an autonomous Institution under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is also involved in implementation of Swachhta Campaign 2.0. As part of the campaign, the Centre has decided to make the Institutions Plastic free, Litter free and Zero landfill and organized activities on visual cleanliness in order to clean up the garbage/ waste dumped in and around the Centre.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 79 Cr
Highest ever vaccination figure of 2.5 Crore doses administered in last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.65%
35,662 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 1.02% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 85 days
With the administration of more than 2.5 Crore vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the landmark figure of 79 Cr .
As per the 7 am provisional data, the total vaccination is 2.15 Crore, while the total vaccination reported by States is over 2.5 crores. This has been achieved through 78,49,738 sessions. The daily vaccination tally will get updated with the compilation of the final report later in the day today.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,67,858
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2nd Dose
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86,96,165
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,43,570
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2nd Dose
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1,44,00,387
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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32,12,63,332
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2nd Dose
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5,62,22,452
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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14,93,59,311
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2nd Dose
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6,77,70,267
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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9,61,06,803
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2nd Dose
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5,17,57,554
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Total
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79,42,87,699
Congratulating the country on this stupendous achievement, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a tweet said:
"Event Indian would be proud of today's record vaccination numbers".
Union Health Minister Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the countrymen on this record achievement. He dedicated this success to the Healthcare workers of the country.
The recovery of 33,798 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,26,32,222.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.65%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 83 consecutive days now.
35,662 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3,40,639. Active cases presently constitute 1.02% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
14,48,833 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 55.07 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.02% remains less than 3% for the last 85 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 2.46%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 19 days and below 5% for 102 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Centre-States Relations
The Inter-State Council , set up under Article 263 of the Constitution, has been assigned the duties of investigating and discussing such subjects in which some or all of the States or Union and one or more of the States have common interest; make recommendation for better co-ordination of policy and action with respect to these subjects; and deliberate upon such other matters of general interest to the States.
In the second meeting of the Inter-State Council held on 15.10.1996, the ISC has set up a Standing Committee under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Home Minister for continuous consultation and processing matters for consideration of the Council.
The Five Zonal Councils created under provision of States Reorganization Act, 1956 also provide a meeting ground to States and UTs in each Zone for resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socio-economic regional development and building harmonious Centre-State relations.
The ISC and the Zonal Council provide a strong mechanism for cooperative Centre-State relations on various matters including key social, economic planning, infrastructure, security, environment, inter-state transport and other issues for inclusive and equitable growth and sustainable development. In recent times, the number of meetings of the Zonal Councils have seen a significant rise.
During the last five years, 3 meetings of Standing Committee of the ISC, 12 meetings of Zonal Councils and 13 meetings of their Standing Committees were convened which deliberated a large number of inter State and Centre-State issues and resolved many of such issues.
There are well established mechanisms in place for good governance and for implementation of various schemes and programmes for citizen’s welfare.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed combination relating to Think & Learn Private Limited  acquisition of certain stake of Aakash Educational Services Limited  and thereafter merger of BYJU’s and AESL
The Competition Commission of India  approves the proposed combination relating to Think & Learn Private Limited  acquisition of certain stake of Aakash Educational Services Limited  and thereafter merger of BYJU’s and AESL under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, today.
The proposed combination will result in merger of AESL into BYJU’S, as a consequence of which, BYJU’S will be the surviving entity. As such, BYJU’S shall effectively acquire complete and sole control over AESL.
BYJU’S is a private limited company incorporated in India. BYJU’S, directly and through its subsidiaries, provides online educational services. It offers a technology-based education platform for primary and secondary school subjects, overseas and domestic test preparatory coaching services for entrance examinations for engineering, medical, etc.
AESL is an unlisted public limited company incorporated in India. AESL  provides curriculum-based coaching for K-12 students and test preparatory services for various competitive examinations such as, engineering examinations, medical examinations, Olympiads, National Talent Search Examination, etc.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards  develops an Indian Standard for 'Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay'
The standard helps in fulfilling 6 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Mitticool refrigerator is the brainchild of Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat
Bureau of Indian Standards , the National Standards Body of India, has developed an Indian Standard, IS 17693: 2022 for 'non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay'.
Named as ‘Mitticool refrigerator’, Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat is the innovator behind the refrigerator which projects an eco-friendly technology.
BIS standard specifies the construction and performance requirements of a cooling cabinet made out of clay, which operates on the principle of evaporative cooling. These cabinets may be used to store perishable foodstuff without the need of electricity.
This standard helps BIS in fulfilling 6 out of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals  like No poverty, Zero hunger, Gender equality, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation, and infrastructure, and Responsible consumption and production.
It is a natural refrigerator made primarily from clay to store vegetables, fruits, milk, and also for cooling water. It provides natural coolness to foodstuffs stored in it without requiring any electricity. Fruits, vegetables, and milk can be stored reasonably fresh without deteriorating their quality.
The efficacy of the product is boundless. To name a few, it is playing an influential role in reviving the pottery culture, tradition, and heritage; connecting people back to roots in better healthier ways; promoting sustainable consumption; economically empowering the indigent community; working towards green and cool earth, economic development and employment generation; and finally contributing towards rural women upliftment and making them financially independent.
‘Mitticool Refrigerator’ was exhibited at the 4th batch of Innovations Scholars In-residence Programme held at Rashtrapati Bhawan  in partnership with the National Innovation Foundation  that scouts, supports, and spawns grassroot innovations developed by individuals and local communities in any technological field, helping in product and professional development without any help from the formal sector.
Refrigeration is a food storage technique that prevents bacterial growth whereby increasing its shelf life and making it fit for consumption.
In this era, where the world is dominated by technology and advancement, there are people in our country who still bank on traditional cooling. Clay pots have been an integral part of Indian kitchens until factory-made products of variety of materials invaded the market.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar on three-day visit to Bengaluru from tomorrow;
First Digital India Dialogues on Digital India Bill to be held with all stakeholders in Bengaluru
Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be in Bengaluru for a three-day official visit from 9th March onwards
The Minister will be delivering an address at the Deep Tech Summit - Transformation Through Indigenous Innovation organised by MeitY-NASSCOM Center of Excellence  - IoT & AI.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will discuss about the policy initiatives that are being taken by the Government of India to catalyse the deep tech ecosystem and further India’s digital economy goals.
The Minister will also be launching the next edition of the flagship program Healthcare Innovation Challenge  at the event. Past editions of HIC have witnessed many successes of digital adoption by health providers across the country.
The summit will also showcase leading edge innovative solutions, curated round table and panels, networking opportunities with Industry leaders, Investors and government representatives. The DeepTech conference in Bengaluru will also draw participation from Startups from across the country, especially Karnataka.
Later, the Minister will hold a consultation on the soon-to-be introduced Digital India Bill - a future ready legislation that aims to replace the existing IT Act & provide a strong framework for India’s Techade. These consultations are a part of the Digital India Dialogues that are in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's initiative of developing a consultative approach to law and policy making.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be discussing with stakeholders, including industry representatives, lawyers, Intermediaries, Consumer groups amongst others on the principles on which the proposed Bill will be based on and invite their inputs on it.
The next day, the Minister will address a session oon 'New India for Young India' at the R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru and interact with the students. As part of this initiative, the Minister has visited over 43 colleges across the country in the past 18 months during which he has interacted with students on the opportunities available for them in New India and the efforts by the Narendra Modi Government on Digitalization and Skilling, Catalyzing IndiaTechade.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will also hold an interactive session with IT professionals related to various aspects of tech development.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to preside over 7th Armed Forces Veterans Day Celebrations at Dehradun tomorrow
7th Armed Forces Veterans Day Celebrations at Nine Places
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will preside over 7th Armed Forces Veterans Day Celebrations by addressing an Armed Forces Veterans Rally at Jaswant Ground in Dehradun Cantonment on January 14, 2023 . He will also launch the 'Soul of Steel Alpine Challenge’, a joint adventure sport initiative of the Indian Army and CLAW Global, by flagging off a car expedition from Dehradun to Ghamshali located in the Niti Valley. To pay homage to the supreme sacrifice and the dedicated service of our Armed Forces, he will dedicate Shaurya Sthal- developed by Uttarakhand War Memorial Trust, which unanimously decided to hand over its control to the Indian Army , to the Armed Forces on Veterans’ Day, 14 January, 2023.
This year the event is being celebrated at nine locations across the country, namely Juhunjhunu, Jalandhar, Panagarh, New Delhi, Dehradun, Chennai , Chandigarh, Bhubaneshwar and Mumbai by three Service Headquarters. The event at Chennai will be presided over by Raksha Rajya Mantri.
As a part of scaling up of the Veterans Day, the Chief Ministers/ LGs of States/UTs have been urged to observe the Veterans’ Day on 14th January 2023 in their respective States/Districts. During the event, felicitation for veterans will be done by giving them Medal/Souvenir/recognition certificate etc. During the celebration, the ‘We For Veterans’ Anthem-- an ode to our Veterans commemorating their valor and sacrifice will also be played at the events.
The Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated on 14th January as on this very day, January 14 1953 , the First Indian Commander in Chief  of Indian Army- Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led Indian Forces to Victory in the 1947 war, had formally retired from the Services. The Day is celebrated as Armed Forces Veterans Day and dedicated to our esteemed Veterans.
The First Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated on January, 14, 2016 and it was decided to commemorate this day every year by hosting such interactive events in the honor of our Armed Forces Veterans and their families.
ABB/GC
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Election Commission
Election Commission of India holds discussions with Legislative Department on Pending Electoral Reforms
Election Commission of India today held detailed discussions with the Legislative Department of Ministry of Law and Justice on various issues of pending electoral reforms. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Sunil Arora, Election Commissioners Shri Ashok Lavasa, Shri Sushil Chandra and senior officers of ECI met Shri Narayan Raju, Secretary of the Department along with Mrs Rita Vashishth, Addl Secretary and other officers at the meeting.
While welcoming the Law Secretary and other officers of the Ministry, CEC Shri Sunil Arora thanked the Department for facilitating postal ballot facilities for PwD and electors of above 80 years and electors belonging to essential services by the recent amendment in the Conduct of Election Rules on ECI's recommendation. Shri Arora also mentioned that there are more than 40 different proposals of electoral reforms which are pending since long and Commission is at present discussing some of these proposals. "Commission would like to have such meetings with Legislative Department at regular intervals to pursue all such pending proposals" he said.
Matters discussed during the meeting interalia included : More than one qualification date in an year for becoming Elector; Aadhar linkage with electoral roll; paid news and false affidavit as electoral offence/corrupt practice; Print media and social media intermediaries to be covered under Section 126 of the RP Act 1951; Substituting the term 'wife' by 'spouse' in the RP Act 1951 to facilitate electoral registration to the spouse of women service officials in the category of service voter; amendment in Contribution Form. Secretary Legislative Department. Shri Raju assured that they are already examining these proposals.
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SBS/RKP/AC
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane launches Union Bank MSME RuPay Credit Card
Sindhudurg / Mumbai | 25 February 2022
Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane today launched the Union MSME RuPay Credit Card of Union Bank of India in Sindhudurg at the two day MSME Conclave being held in the district. The card is being offered by Union Bank of India in association with National Payments Corporation of India . It provides a simplified payment mechanism to MSMEs to meet their business-related operational expenses.
The RuPay Card offers benefits like anytime digital payments, interest-free period and will carry interest rate similar to the rate charged for loans. MSME borrowers will be able to enjoy an interest-free credit period of up to 50 days on their business spends. The card also offers the EMI facility to the customers on their business-related purchases. MSMEs will also get specially curated efficient business services on this card which will help them in taking their business on most of the digital platforms.
The RuPay Credit card will simplify and expedite payment mechanism for MSMEs while enabling banks to monitor the transactions at granular level. The Credit card will also reduce the demand for cash withdrawal by the businesses due to availability of the digital payment tool.
Other benefits include accidental insurance coverage, lounge access, and other rewards being offered by NPCI on RuPay cards. Besides this, the card offers variety of additional features and business services for the MSMEs.
During the MSME Conclave, the Union Minister distributed the first batch of RuPay cards to select MSME entrepreneurs.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IICA conducts 2-day "Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors" in Kovalam, Kerala
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs , the apex think tank for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, today commenced the "Two Day Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors" underscoring its commitment to advancing corporate governance excellence in India, aligning with the government's vision.
Dr. Niraj Gupta, Head of the School of Corporate Governance & Public Policy at IICA, marked the commencement of the event by welcoming the distinguished participants and speakers. Emphasising the essence of the programme, Dr. Gupta highlighted the significance of professionalising Independent Directors , ensuring their genuine independence, enhancing their effectiveness, and the perpetual learning ethos advocated by the IICA. He also accentuated the symbiotic learning potential between the public and private sectors.
The event has drawn the attention of over 60 distinguished directors from a diverse mix of top Central Public Sector Enterprises  and leading private sector entities. Renowned attendees include representatives from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Cochin Shipyards, UCO Bank, PwC, J&K Bank, Power Grid Corporation, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, MSTC Ltd, Power Finance Corporation, and Indian Railway Finance Corporation.
The sessions are scheduled to feature insights from an esteemed panel of faculty members:
- Shri. Parvatheesam Kanchinandam, Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, Tata Steel
- Dr. Ashok Haldia, Former MD & CEO, PTC India Financial Services.
- Shri. Shashank Karnad, Partner & CEO- Forensic Services, Mahajan & Aibara.
- Shri Ajay Nanavati, Former Chairman, Syndicate Bank.
- Shri. Nawshir Mirza, Professional Independent Director serving on multiple company boards.
- Shri. Robin Banerjee, Chairman, Nucleon Research Pvt. Ltd.
- Shri. Mohan R. Lavi, Renowned Financial Advisor.
The programme is coordinated by Shri. Manoj Singh, Chief Programme Executive, SoCGPP, IICA, and Shri. Mathew John, Programme Manager, National CSR Awards Secretariat, IICA.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Funds for North Eastern Region
Data regarding allocation of funds to Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and expenditure incurred during the period 2015-2016 to 2018-2019 is given below:-

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2015-2016
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2016-2017
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2017-2018
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2018-2019
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Budget Estimates
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2362.74
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2430.01
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2682.45
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3000.00
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Actual Expenditure
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1986.79
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2495.84
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2513.97 
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396.43

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region provides assistance for projects prioritized by State Governments of North Eastern States for filling gaps in physical infrastructure. North Eastern Council provides funds mostly to the State Governments for projects in sectors like agriculture, education, tourism, health, air connectivity, power, water development, tourism, transport & communication, medical & health etc.
As per the information available, out of the 3326 kms. of sanctioned length of fence along Indo-Bangladesh Border, 2778.66 kms. has been completed. The Government has adopted a multipronged approach for security arrangements at the borders, which include deployment of Border Guarding Force , construction of border fence, construction of border roads, installation of floodlights, construction of Border Out Posts , introduction of hi-tech surveillance equipment, besides identifying vulnerable BOPs, etc.
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85.64 kms of roads have been constructed along the Indo – Bangladesh border, during the last three years i.e. 2015-16 to 2017-18 and the current financial year 2018-19 till date.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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